Contract Specialist

Pacellc; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional contracting firm is currently seeking a Contract Specialist for a full-time remote position. This role involves providing a full range of procurement and contracting services in support of a federal agency's acquisition activities. Candidates must have significant experience in federal government contracting, construction contracting, and architect-engineer services, alongside relevant educational qualifications. Additional perks include a comprehensive benefits package for a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, disability)

401k program with employer match

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Federal Government Contracting.
• 5 years of construction contracting experience.
• 3 years of architect-engineer services contracting experience.
• Ability to obtain HSPD12 PIV and other required clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
• Prepare and issue solicitations and Requests for Proposals.
• Participate in technical evaluation panels and source selection activities.
• Perform contract administration and maintain official contract files.
• Process modifications and prepare closeout documents.

Skills

Federal Government Contracting

Construction Contracting

Architect-Engineer Services Contracting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

24 semester hours in Business

Job description

Contract Specialist

WHO WE ARE

PACE LLC is a government contracting firm based in the Washington, DC area. We are dedicated to providing first-class professional support, leadership, and performance to meet the goals and objectives of our clients.

THE POSITION

PACE LLC is currently seeking a Contract Specialist for a full-time remote position. The Contract Specialist will provide a full range of procurement and contracting services in support of the customer's acquisition activities. This position supports the PACE LLC government contracting client, which is a United States federal agency.

DUTIES

• Conducts acquisition planning and market research. Together with project teams and Contracting Officer, determines contract type, and area of solicitation. Considers all possible set-asides in conjunction with local socioeconomic and small business goals. Prepares other required pre-solicitation documentation. Prepares and posts System for Award Management.
• Prepares and issues solicitations, Requests for Proposals/Quotes and amendments. Works with project teams to address questions. Receives, records, and reviews proposals/quotes for responsiveness.
• Participates in the coordination of technical evaluation panels. Participates in and assists the Contracting Officer in all source selection activities and best value tradeoff evaluations. Prepares for and participates in negotiations; performs cost and/or price analysis under the direction of the Contracting Officer; documents source selection activities; and determines fair and reasonable pricing under the guidance and for final approval of the Contracting Officer. Obtains certified and other than certified cost and pricing data as required.
• Processes contract awards for government Contracting Officer signature. Prepares and distributes award packages and announcements.
• Performs contract administration. Maintains official contract file (all files are electronic). Resolves payment issues, reviews payroll reports against DOL wage determinations; issues general correspondence and memoranda; and addresses general contract administration questions under the guidance of the Contracting Officer.
• Under the guidance of the Contracting Officer; processes modifications, obtains and evaluates contractor proposals, participates in and documents negotiations, prepares modifications with supporting documents for signature by the government Contracting Officer.
• Prepares closeout documents.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years Federal Government Contracting experience with the service requirements for this position.
• 5 years construction contracting experience.
• 3 years architect-engineer services contracting experience.
• Ability to obtain HSPD12 PIV, ethical clearance and any other required clearances.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree
• 24 semester hours in Business in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and A bachelor's degree in any of these meets the requirement of both the degree and 24 semester hours of business and/or FAC-C or equivalent.

LOCATION

• Remote

THE PERKS

PACE culture supports a strong work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability) and 401k program where employees are fully vested in their own contributions, as well as the employer-provided match, from their first day of contribution.

THE COMPANY

PACE offers a realm of quality and excellence that rises above their competitors. We are the champions and trusted advisors of government & industry leaders. We are the value-proposition you seek to enhance your PACE of excellence!

PACE LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

EOE/M/F/D/V